To Japan with Love

Elvis and baseball, sushi and karaoke—there are so many cultural passions shared between Japan and the Western world. In the days since the tragic earthquake and its even more devastating aftermath, I’ve thought a lot about what this small but powerful nation has contributed to our own aesthetic sense. For vintage lovers, the words “Made in Japan” summon up innumerable images, from the hilarious to the sublime.

In honor of the Japanese people, here are a few of them. (To see more, follow this link.)

Mid-century vase from Nachokitty

1908 book, The Fire Lovers and Other Fairy Tales of Japan, from wonderdiva

Vintage Japanese parasol from judygovintage

Japanese bisque figurines from tippleandsnack

Mod paisley mugs from ReBopShop

Vinyl baby Gofun doll from justbecauseshecan

Vintage Noritake Dredoll soup bowls from thechinagirl

Welcome New Members: Awful Waffles and Omen Eye

When Awful Waffles of Chicago describes her vintage fare as "weird, creepy or cute," she's not kidding! Take this clown light switch plate. Wouldn't you think it would give a child nightmares? That's just a sample of the kitschy delights found in this Etsy shop.










Alana from Phoenix offers vintage clothing and accessories with classic styling at Omen Eye (Etsy id azuppas), including this wonderful Boho style vintage poncho.



It's fun to see the amazing variety of vintage goods from our new members. Welcome to the Etsy Vintage Team!

Vintage Gift Guide #8: For the Animal Lover

Vintage dogs, cats, horses, mice, deer, squirrels, even cows--we've got all sorts of great finds for the animal lover on your list. For more wonderful items, you can search Etsy.com for "etsyvintageteam" plus your animal of choice.

We'll be running more gift guides on the blog for the next month. To see all of them, follow this link to the Etsy treasuries.

 'Vintage Gift Guide for the Animal Lover' by calloohcallay

1980s Memphis Modernist... mascarajones $195.00	Dick and Jane Vintage P... TheBakersDaugh... $40.00	Vintage HORSE PONY BROO... treasurehuntvi... $17.50
2 vintage monkeys - bra... moxiethrift $20.00	PoodLe DoGs Kitschy Vin... TRUECOLORSFORY... $7.00	Lot of 10 Playing Cards... cemetarian $4.00
Vintage Dachshund Dog, ... Nachokitty $38.00	Winter deer. Pair of wh... Kultur $14.00	the yellow squirrel greensquirrel $16.00
MULE DEER Antique Illus... vintagegoodnes... $11.95	Blue Eyes - Vintage Avo... opalessence $5.00	SALE French Vintage Sch... LeTrip $110.00
Deer Planter Vase Woodl... sweetrice $14.00	Vintage Mid Century Whi... jenscloset $14.50	ROOSTER at COCKCROW - ... FascinatingHob... $12.00

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Vintage Buzz: Duck, Duck, GOOSE!

Do you remember sitting in a circle, all giddy and giggly, waiting and hoping to be bopped on the head and called 'Goose!' so you could jump up and chase after the cute little boy with the peanut butter breath? It was the ultimate social stigma for a five-year-old to never be called 'Goose'!
Play your own game with these fine aquatic feathered friends from the Etsy Vintage Team, or click to search for a duck, a goose or a flock of geese.

1930s Child and Goose Plaster Bookends
from Deer Path Vintage hold your books sweetly.
This little Vintage Children's Hankie from the 1940s
is a sweet treasure from Treasure Hunt Vintage.

This Vintage Cloisonne Style Duck Trinket Box will happily hold trinkets or your secret stash of chocolate!
(Don't you love his little feet on the bottom!?)
Visit Dandelion Girl for more vintage essentials!
This Vintage Ceramic Planter is the ultimate in 1970s ceramics class kitsch,
offered by Moxie Thrift.

This Vintage Kids Costumes Pattern is just in time for Halloween!
From Retro Threads it's just ducky!
For a bright, vintage Disney room, try this Very Vintage Donald Duck Chenille Bedspread
from Haute Country Vintage.